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724 indexed permits · 31 active contractors · 7,478 code violations · Seattle, Washington.

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724
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31
Active Contractors
7,478
Code Violations
364
Property Owners
Updated recently · 2026-06-16
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Seattle had 126 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 100 new construction, 22 hvac and 2 landscaping & exterior. The average project value is $619,309.

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-03-11 Violation — 422 Yale AVE N PER CSB: For lease business has strobing open signs going at all hours of the da… Open Duplicate
2026-03-11 Violation — 9736 HOLMAN RD NW Vegetation blocking half of sidewalk close to bus stop.SR number: 26-00067072 Under Investigation
2026-03-11 General Construction $412,146 1615 42ND AVE E New project description (MIDDLE UNIT RECORD):Construct MIDDLE new one family dwe… —
2026-03-11 General Construction $416,262 1613 42ND AVE E Construct EAST new one family dwelling (SFR1) per plan. (Establish use as (3) si… —
2026-03-11 Violation — 4660 S HOLLY ST Live wires hanging from the ceiling in front of doorway. Would like inspection. Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 2724 WALNUT AVE SW NA Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 501 RAINIER AVE S 30 day notice Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 3214 SW SPOKANE ST Workers are arriving onsite @ 6:10 in the morning and parking on residential str… Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 888 WESTERN AVE Tenant has received an Eviction packet. Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 9501 SAND POINT WAY NE — Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 2724 WALNUT AVE SW open to entry/deteriorated/outdoor storage Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 7311 57TH AVE NE Trespassing on adjacent property; destruction of vegetation and landscaping at f… Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 933 N NORTHLAKE WAY Unpermitted construction taking place at this address. Near lake union, they are… Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 6015 36th AVE S Encampment and junk storage in parking lot. NOV Issued
2026-03-11 Violation — 605 5TH AVE N I received a rent increase notice that describes what happens if I sign a new le… Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 12057 23RD AVE NE — Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 1907 8TH AVE W Building is adding a 4th floor to both structures at street level and alley, whi… Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 2852 EASTLAKE AVE E Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 3; units occupied: 3.… Reviews In Process
2026-03-11 Violation — 301 4TH AVE S Unauthorized encampment reported - 26-00053625 Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 401 5TH AVE N Illegal encampment Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 415 35TH AVE Per CSB: We all our dog around this street end and can definitively say that thi… Closed
2026-03-11 Violation — 14004 17TH AVE NE Large tree removed without permit. This was notice on 3/10 and looks like it was… Closed
2026-03-11 Violation — 1124 14TH AVE Neighbor cut large portion of her tree. Asked for permission, but cut anyway. Be… Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 210 NE 40TH ST Property owner who is looking to sell in near future has some clarification ques… Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 419 E THOMAS ST Landlord installed HVAC system in building right near her unit. Very loud noise … Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 400 NE THORNTON PL Recently moved into new apartment. Required emergency maintenance request due to… Under Investigation
2026-03-11 General Construction $419,304 1801 2ND AVE N Construct east two-family dwelling per plans (Establish use as single-family res… —
2026-03-11 General Construction $465,276 700 N 50TH ST Construct new parks structure (Woodland Park Zoo) occupy per plan. —
2026-03-11 Violation — 400 NE THORNTON PL Recently moved into new apartment. Required emergency maintenance request due to… Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 11425 69TH PL S The house is abandoned, falling down, and causing significant issues with insect… Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 203 BELLEVUE AVE E It is against Seattle City Code for Recyling/garbage/etc to be picked up before … Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 4314 B WHITMAN AVE N I live in a townhouse and my neighbor, who I share a wall with, had a siding iss… Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 3404 BEACON AVE S Concrete cutting shaking houses between the hours of 5-10:30pm the past two nigh… Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 3230 SW AVALON WAY PER CSB: New flood light trespassing into house. Very bright, needing a directio… Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 4804 S SNOQUALMIE ST PER CSB: 11 chickens and 1 rooster in residential neighborhood. Over the limit o… Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 605 5TH AVE N Owner would like to know what to do with all of the belonging's tenants left in … Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 6901 M L KING JR WAY S Emergency systems do not function correctly in building. Closed
2026-03-11 General Construction $415,331 1617 42ND AVE E New project description (WEST UNIT RECORD):Construct WEST new one family dwellin… —
2026-03-11 Violation — 1526 44TH AVE SW Rent increase Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 7901 DELRIDGE WAY SW EDRA app in progress, needs assistance making updates. Has questions Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 5201 42ND AVE S Eviction notice Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 1619 3RD AVE For the past 5-10 years their 3 elevators have been out of service. As of today … Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 3518 S Edmunds ST Our roof can not be cleaned due to a neighbors tree on North side of our propert… Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 1722 SUMMIT AVE Landlord charged a fee for prep/delivery of eviction notices. Charged $200 docum… Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Large encampment. Has been there for weeks (months. Now has an RV. Completed
2026-03-11 Violation — 1905 8TH AVE W Building is adding a 4th floor to both structures at street level and alley, whi… Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 1908 8TH AVE W Height limit Under Investigation
2026-03-11 Violation — 2134 NE 81ST PL Application for a Tenant Relocation License. Total units: 1; units occupied: 1.… Initiated
2026-03-10 Violation — 1116 NW 59TH ST Property was secured by builder, but has since been c=breached by squatters. Thi… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 2657 39TH AVE SW to entry. Deteriorated building. Fire damaged. Outdoor storage. Overgrown vegeta… EO Vacate Close Issued
2026-03-10 Violation — 1032 S JACKSON ST UCT forwarded complaint: unauthorized encampment on private property.INSPECTOR: … Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 7912 34TH AVE SW The fence in the front yard is up against the sidewalk and exceeds four feet. Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 2121 E JEFFERSON ST We suspect the upstairs unit is being operated as an unauthorized group house, w… Closed
2026-03-10 Violation — 7216 Rainier AVE S The car wash and detailing business at this address appears to be running withou… Closed
2026-03-10 Violation — 100 S MASSACHUSETTS ST — Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 10046 CALIFORNIA AVE SW The contractor working on the garage at 10046 California Ave SW dumped a load of… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST ent camp and illegal RV. Piles of trash blocking sidewalks and public space. Thi… Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 620 GALER ST 1. Description of the ViolationThe primary elevator in this building has been no… NOV Issued
2026-03-10 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST encampment at 5th and Harrison near space needle, mopop Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 9350 56TH AVE S Sidewalk completely blocked Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 509 QUEEN ANNE AVE N This is serious. The alcove under the Uptown Theater on Republican St was a disa… Open Duplicate
2026-03-10 Violation — 8551 GREENWOOD AVE N For the past two days, an unfiltered generator has been producing a plume of die… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 84 UNION ST bright light Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 505 HARRISON ST Large and growing encampment along with an RV and various bulky items Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 1223 E SPRUCE ST Huge homeless camp growing... very messy and unsafe conditions. Open Duplicate
2026-03-10 Violation — 10519 MIDVALE AVE N UCT Forwarded Complaint: Unauthorized encampment on private propertyINSPECTOR: P… Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 1220 BOYLSTON AVE EO - WATER HAS BEEN SHUT OFF Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 1220 BOYLSTON AVE WATER SHUT OFF IN APARTMENTMy landlord was delinquent on payment to Seattle Publ… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 1220 BOYLSTON AVE Landlord failed to pay water bill. No water at all in entire building Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 2458 55TH AVE SW open/deteriorated/storage EO Vacate Close Issued
2026-03-10 Violation — 530 N 83RD ST verbal notice out by 3/31/26 selling property Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 1220 BOYLSTON AVE tenant rights - water off/lack of pymt Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 10519 MIDVALE AVE N Homeless person has been in the same place for at least a month. This is my 3rd … Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 6536 CLEOPATRA PL NW The home located at 6536 Cleopatra NW has been a rental for years but it is not … Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 1705 BELMONT AVE Vegetation from apartment complex blocking sidewalk, blocking ADA and accessibil… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — — Unpermitted nightclub NOV Issued
2026-03-10 Violation — 5001 BROOKLYN AVE NE The building being constructed right next to mine (The Stax Apartments at 5001 B… Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 1110 8TH AVE Only get one set of keys for building and home, not allowed to make copies. Land… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 4728 4TH AVE NE Bad water damage and mold in unit, requesting an inspection.Additional informati… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 7745 39TH AVE NE the sidewalk in front of this property is at a dangerous angle. It needs to be … Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 1315 35TH AVE S Tenant wants to move out, gave a 60 days notice. Wants to know if lease is vali… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 1619 6TH AVE W unpermitted full gut and renovation Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 8601 D DELRIDGE WAY SW Airborne mold (Nigrospore) was found in the master bedroom (3rd floor) that is a… Closed
2026-03-10 Violation — 3826 NE 85TH ST While the owner has a street use permit for their planting strip garden it is no… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 3210 NE 75th ST Parking in the required front yard. This was reported over two months ago, and … Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 1112 M L KING JR WAY Deteriorating orange plastic construction grid located at the edge of the lot ne… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 2119 23RD AVE W I  am filing this complaint against Guide Property Services regarding unlawful r… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 3309 BEACON AVE S Seattle Public Utilities construction going nonstop since 6:30 at night. Impossi… Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 12757 8TH AVE NW Landlord Thomas Ruttinger has installed double-cylinder key-entry deadbolts on a… Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 3327 BEACON AVE S Woodchopper or loud construction noise /possible city work currently going on af… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 616 BATTERY ST Unshielded construction lights on the top of the building left on during evening… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 3411 S ALASKA ST Regarding ticket 016182-25CP & 002314-26CP:Intrusive and persistent humming soun… Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 2417 NW 62ND ST tenant rights - mold issue reported to mgmt. 3/3/26 advised "hit it with bleach"… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 2417 NW 62ND ST mold in bathroom reported to mgmt. 3/3/26 advised to "hit it with bleach" they a… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 5516 28TH AVE NW Per CSB: Construction noise staring at 6:10 am, several days in a row, they cant… Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW Encampmentreference: 002063-26CP Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW A man is tent camping under a bush betwee the railroad track and burke gilman tr… Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 6418 SEAVIEW AVE NW Person camping again below the RR tracks & next to the bike trail approximately … Completed
2026-03-10 Violation — 3430 RAINIER AVE S Wants to know tenants rights. Under Investigation
2026-03-10 Violation — 6505 37TH AVE NW Encampment Under Investigation
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Permit Types in Seattle
New Construction
617 85.2%
HVAC
74 10.2%
General Construction
15 2.1%
Structural
7 1.0%
Landscaping & Exterior
7 1.0%
Demolition
4 0.6%
Construction Activity in Seattle

New building permits in Seattle, Washington indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Seattle Building Permits

Seattle, Washington processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 724+ Seattle building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Seattle requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Seattle.

How Contractors Use Seattle Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Seattle use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Seattle building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Seattle electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

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Who pulled permits in Seattle this week?

PermitGrab indexes 724 building permits in Seattle, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh. Each permit is matched against 10 property-owner records for direct outreach.

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Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Seattle right now?

In the last 30 days, Seattle permitting activity covers 126 new building permits alongside 7,478 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle Building Permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 724 building permits in Seattle, Washington. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Seattle permit data?

PermitGrab collects Seattle on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Seattle permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Seattle = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Seattle GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Seattle addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Seattle are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Seattle renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Seattle permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Seattle mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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